Staying active during the school year and summer can help kids and teens maintain their overall wellness. Gymnastics is a great activity to get kids involved while helping them socialize, learn new skills, and persevere through challenges.
At the Y we balance skill improvement with fun in every gymnastics class. Explore our catalog of gymnastics class options and get ready for our next session.
Gymnastics Offerings
Note: program offerings vary by branch location.
Girls Classes
Gymnastics Level 1
Skill Level: Beginner
Participants will work on straight jumps and forwards roll for the vault. They will improve jumps and holds, and pull overs on the bars. On the low beam they will practice forward walks, backward walks, bunny hops, seasaw, and butterfly mount. For the floor exercise they will learn rolls, levers, cartwheels, handstands, and bridges.
Gymnastics Level 2
Skill Level: Intermediate
Participants will work on forward rolls, arm circles, and handstands for the vault. They will improve hollow casts, back hip circles, and birdie perches on the bars. On the high beam they will practice forward walks, backward walks, bunny hops, levers, and butterfly mount. For the floor exercise, they will learn handstands to lunge, backward rolls, and back bends.
Gymnastics Level 3
Skill Level: Advanced
Participants will work on accelerating runs and front handsprings for the vault. They will improve glides, double back hip circles, and front hip circles on the bars. On the high beam they will practice snap turns, laps, and vertical handstands. For the floor exercise they will learn handstands to forward rolls, backward roll to push ups, and handstand bridge kickovers.
Gymnastics Level 4
Skill Level: Advanced
Participants will work on arm circle straight jumps, and handstands for the vault. They will improve wall pull overs, casts, and back hip circles on the bars. On the high beam they will practice straight jumps, pivot turns, and handstand dismounts. For the floor exercise they will learn straight arm back rolls to push ups, hurdle round offs, and standing round offs.
Boys Classes
Gymnastics Level 1
Skill Level: Beginner
Participants will work on straight jumps and forwards roll for the vault. They will improve jumps and holds, and pull overs on the bars. On the rings they will practice pull ups, tuck holds, and swings. For the floor exercise they will learn rolls, levers, cartwheels, handstands, and bridges. In addition, participations will work on skills related to parallel bars and pommel horse.
Gymnastics Level 2
Skill Level: Intermediate
Participants will work on two foot jumps, arm circles, and dive rolls for the vault. They will improve hollow casts, back hip circles, and tuck hangs on the bars. On the rings they will practice inverted hangs, tuck holds, and swings. For the floor exercise they will learn rolls, cartwheels, handstands, and bridges. In addition, participations will work on skills related to parallel bars and pommel horse.
Our gymnastics teams are dedicated to developing excellent athletes and great team members. Through competitions and regular practices, the YMCA teaches the character virtues of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Find gymnastics teams at the following branch locations:
Gymnastics teaches athletes lessons they can carry with them throughout their lives. Our gymnasts achieve success at all levels of competition. Find out how your child can get involved with one of our teams!
What do parents think about the Y's gymnastics programs?
At the Y, we are dedicated to providing gymnastics programs that are challenging and fun! Take a look at some feedback that parents shared about their child's experience in one of our gymnastics programs.
YMCA gymnastics programs are affordable and fun. I am never worried about the safety or well-being of my children because I know the Y staff really love what they do.
- Parent, Phoenixville Y
I really appreciated how easy going the instructors were with the kids. It was a wonderful low pressure way for my daughter to get to try out something new and she loved it.
- Parent, Spring Valley Y
You have helped build our daughter's self-confidence and bring her out of her little shell. We're so excited to continue on with her gymnastics classes!
- Parent, Phoenixville Y